DR Buck's 2012 RT Limited Mods

[GRIPMAN]

Dr. Buck,
Name of vendor for the over size brake pad.
Thanks canam1

[NorthStar]

Dr. Buck,
Name of vendor for the over size brake pad.
Thanks canam1

Scroll down to the bottom of the page.

http://tricled.com/TricLed.com/New_Items.html

[ABQAndy]

I like!!!!!

[muonwhiz]

How did you modify the gps location to the dash? Can you describe or show a pic? I have mine (RAM mount) where the limited has its mount, but would like to move to dash where more easily seen. Thanks

[ornerydog7]

How did you modify the gps location to the dash? Can you describe or show a pic? I have mine (RAM mount) where the limited has its mount, but would like to move to dash where more easily seen. Thanks

Hope this is what you are looking for.


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ght=dash+mount

[DR Buck]

Hope this is what you are looking for.


http://www.spyderlovers.com/forums/s...ght=dash+mount

Yep, That's the process I followed. There is just enough slack in the wire harness going to the GPS to make it fit. I found it fairly easy to do after you cut all the wire ties off.

[bhfromme]

Love the Limiteds! Time for me to trade up!

[Bob Ledford]

There two more things. You could do!

Reflective pin striping

Paint the back section Pearl White

See how I did mine at www.wa4idi.org under Spyder

I like your idea on the Yeasu radio what antenna did you settle on?

[Chupaca]

I'm surprised you ever get to ryde. Do all the mods work..? That is allot of work but it has paid off handsomely....!!

[bzbaeren]

Nicely done beautiful work and well thought out upgrades.

[DR Buck]

There two more things. You could do!

Reflective pin striping

Paint the back section Pearl White

See how I did mine at www.wa4idi.org under Spyder

I like your idea on the Yeasu radio what antenna did you settle on?

Bob I love your paint job on the back end. Looks very good. I may have to consider something like that. Was it done by an auto body shop? What type of paint was used?

The antenna I setteled on is a Diamond NR-73BNMO. It's half wave on 2 m and collinear on 440 and doesn't need a ground plane. I used the Diamond HRKS adhesive backed mount. I trimmed it down in size and used the 3M activator to help it stay stuck to the Spyder with a smaller surface area. So far ~500 miles and it isn't coming loose yet.

[kubie]

Wow Very Nice!!!

[DR Buck]

Had to update my list on post #1 again. Added Elka Stage 1+Rs and PitBull shock relocators yesterday. I guess I'll never be done with the farkles.

[Rolffe-of-Six]

DR Buck,

I love your install. I looked for a good looking dig VM but couldn't find one. I'd like to duplicate your install when I get my RT-S in a couple months.

What's the manufacturer and model number of your digital voltmeter and who did you purchase it from?

[carajony]

One word.."AWESOME"...

[finless]

I love the Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter Mod. IS this an after market add-on that can be ordered?
If not is there a post somewhere with instructions on how to do it?

Thanks,
Bob

[Cruzr Joe]

Time to trade it in and start all over

Just Kiddin

Cruzr Joe

[Huddleston]

Dr Buck, I enjoyed meeting you at the BBQ. Thanks for letting me hear what my RTS SE5 will sound like with the Cat Bypass and stock muffler. Sounds great and with less heat. Thanks again. Richard

[Aussy Joel]

Hi,
Just wondering where you obtained the led indicators on your mirrors? I too have difficulty seeing the indicators in the dash.

[cjackg]

Hi,
Just wondering where you obtained the led indicators on your mirrors? I too have difficulty seeing the indicators in the dash.

TRICLED now makes a nice simple kit for the RT....
DSCN1625.jpg Flashers-on.jpg

[va2djd]

Added a few more mods in recent weeks. The most significant was installing 2-way ham radio. The radio I installed was the Yeasu FTM-10R. It's a bluetooth capable dual band VHF/UHF radio designed for motorcycles and ATVs. I installed the main chassis in the frunk and the control head on the original GPS mount on the handlebars. The antenna was installed in the unused mounting position opposite the factory radio antenna.

I also installed a cup holder on the dash using RAM mount hardware. It works well, does not block gauges and does not swing when steering as it is not on the handle bars.

I will post pictures in the near future.

Waiting for picture and how you install the antenna I'm looking how I will install mind

[DR Buck]

Hi,
Just wondering where you obtained the led indicators on your mirrors? I too have difficulty seeing the indicators in the dash.

Got them at a local auto parts store. Only cost $6.99. Cheapest mod I've done.

[DR Buck]

Waiting for picture and how you install the antenna I'm looking how I will install mind

After a few tries I found that only a 1/2 wave would work due to no ground plane. I used the Diamond HRKS stick on mount trimed down and stuck over the unused antenna mount location with the wire feeding into the opening. To make sure it stayed put I put some of the 3M tape activator on first. You can adjust the antenna angle to match the factory radio antenna.

[Doktor]

I've had my 2012 RT Limited one year now . I've been going crazy and broke spending money on mods and Farkles over the past few months. But, I think I'm done.

Here's what I've done to my Spyder so far.

List Updated 17 May 2013 (1Yr 1Mo & ~6600 miles)

Corbin Bomber Jacked leather Seat with arm & back rests

Bump-Skid (critter splitter)
Right side blocking plate
2nd blocking plate and larger vent hole in swoop
Drive belt stone guard
Spyder Attitude Cat Bypass Pipe
Stebel Air Horn
Relocated GPS to top of dash
HMT dual function brake/tail light
Multi function led license plate frame
Fender turn signal LEDs
Full size brake pedal
Lamonster NBV cruise peg hardware
Kuryakyn Widow cruise pegs
Rumbling Pride Dual flag set
Yaesu FTM-10 dual band Ham Radio
Parking brake cable retainer (fix)
LED lights and switch for trunk
RAM Cup Holder & Mount
Baja Ron Sway Bar
New Can Am Adjustable Handelbars
Gorilla Alarm Syatem
Smooth Spyder Belt Tensioner
Mirror Mounted Turn Signal Indicator Lights
Right Side Matching Coffin Vent Cover
ISCI Hand Brake
Bright Sides Fender & Mudflap Lights
Powder Coated gray metal castings Candy Apple Red
New CAM AM Adjustable Air Deflectors
Kewl Metal Hi Performance Air Intake
Canisterectomy
Digital Voltmeter & Oil Pressues Gauges
Cargo Door Storage Nets
BRP PTT Switch Wired to Ham Radio
Ride-On Tire Sealant
Corbin Passenger Cup Holder
Stainless Steel Inspection Sticker Plate
Safety Clips for Pop-Off Panels
Lava Wrap on Exhaust Header Pipes
PitBull Shock Relocators
Elka Stage 1+Rs
Red Metal-flake Pinstripes on Frunk


Now here they are in pictures................

Critter splitter and fender led turn signals

Corbin Bomber Jacket Leather Seat

Lamonster NBV, Spyderpops blocking plate, Kuryakyn pegs, full size brake pedal & Custom Dynamics Right side Coffin vent cover

Parking Brake Fix

Stebel Air Horn

Candy Apple Red Castings




Kewl Metal Performance Air Intake




Lava Wrapped Exhaust header Pipes




Spyder Attitude CAT Bypass

Custom Dynamics High Brake/Running light, Dual function license LED plate frame and Rumbling Pride Flag Set

Can AM Adjustable Air Deflector




ISCI Hand Brake




Pop Off Panel Safety Wires & Bright Side Mud Flap LEDs




Cargo Door Storage Nets (1 of 3)




Inspection Sticker Mounting Plate




Digital Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter - Mirror Mounted Turn Signal Indicators
Adjustable Can AM Handel Bars - Ram Cup Holder & Mount

ONE GOOD LOOKING MACHINE

I'm planning on adding a Yaesu FTM-10 to my RT-S also, what kind of antenna did you use? Looking at the rear of your bike I don't see any exposed antenna at all, or are you just using for it's bluetooth/am/fm?


Doc

[Biggdogg22]

Hey Dr... Where did you find the Digital Oil Pressure Gauge & Volt Meter? Once installed, Did your fuel gauge show up in the digital display window automatically or did you have to make some adjustments? Thanks, Reggie